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Cheap flights from Chicago to South Africa from R10 730

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20:30 - 10:50ORD-JNB
30h 20m1 stop
19:10 - 11:10JNB-ORD
23h 00m1 stop
R15 316Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 11
20:30 - 10:50ORD-JNB
30h 20m1 stop
19:10 - 11:10JNB-ORD
23h 00m1 stop
R15 539Turkish Airlines
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7:05 - 10:55ORD-JNB
43h 50m2 stops
12:10 - 17:43JNB-ORD
36h 33m2 stops
R16 615Kenya Airways
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20:27 - 10:20ORD-JNB
29h 53m2 stops
19:25 - 19:45JNB-ORD
31h 20m1 stop
R16 690American Airlines
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7:05 - 16:00ORD-JNB
24h 55m2 stops
1:15 - 17:43JNB-ORD
47h 28m2 stops
R16 727Kenya Airways
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20:27 - 10:20ORD-JNB
29h 53m2 stops
19:25 - 14:55JNB-ORD
26h 30m1 stop
R16 820American Airlines
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10:15 - 14:30ORD-CPT
21h 15m1 stop
13:50 - 8:05CPT-ORD
25h 15m2 stops
R18 082Ethiopian Air
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10:15 - 14:30ORD-CPT
21h 15m1 stop
13:50 - 8:05CPT-ORD
25h 15m1 stop
R18 286Ethiopian Air
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17h 52m1 stop
20:50 - 9:40CPT-ORD
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R18 509United Airlines
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10:15 - 18:00ORD-CPT
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R18 583United Airlines
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19:05 - 15:35ORD-JNB
36h 30m1 stop
R10 730Qatar Airways
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Thu, Feb 20
7:45 - 9:25ORD-JNB
41h 40m2 stops
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8:33 - 10:40ORD-CPT
42h 07m2 stops
R12 383
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17:36 - 10:40ORD-CPT
57h 04m2 stops
R12 698
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57h 56m2 stops
R12 754
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R12 958
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13:55 - 8:35ORD-JNB
35h 40m1 stop
R13 719Etihad Airways
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Wed, Apr 30
19:40 - 9:50ORD-JNB
31h 10m1 stop
R13 738Alaska Airlines
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R13 794Ethiopian Air
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21h 15m1 stop
R14 963Ethiopian Air
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22:00 - 7:30ORD-JNB
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R16 708American Airlines
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R16 801American Airlines
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1:15 - 9:55JNB-ORD
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R17 896Kenya Airways
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7:05 - 16:00ORD-JNB
24h 55m2 stops
1:15 - 13:19JNB-ORD
44h 04m2 stops
R18 286Kenya Airways
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Fri, Jan 24 - Wed, Feb 26
11:55 - 12:00ORD-CPT
40h 05m1 stop
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24h 55m1 stop
R22 166Turkish Airlines
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9:45 - 14:30ORD-CPT
20h 45m1 stop
13:50 - 7:40CPT-ORD
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R22 296Ethiopian Air
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20:30 - 12:00ORD-CPT
31h 30m1 stop
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24h 55m1 stop
R22 593Turkish Airlines
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19:05 - 3:55ORD-JNB
24h 50m1 stop
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33h 10m1 stop
R23 837Qatar Airways
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Fri, Jan 24 - Thu, Feb 27
9:45 - 14:30ORD-CPT
20h 45m1 stop
15:20 - 7:40CPT-ORD
48h 20m2 stops
R25 081Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 11
17:05 - 15:20ORD-JNB
38h 15m2 stops
13:20 - 14:30JNB-ORD
33h 10m1 stop
R25 304Qatar Airways
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Delta flights from Chicago to South Africa

Our best Delta deals on Chicago to South Africa flight tickets
Delta
Mar 4
MDW10:19Chicago Midway
27h 11m
2 stops
CPT21:30Cape Town Intl
Mar 11
CPT21:15Cape Town Intl
21h 51m
1 stop
MDW12:06Chicago Midway
R28 942
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Delta
Mar 4
MDW17:05Chicago Midway
17h 55m
1 stop
JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 11
JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 43m
2 stops
MDW22:23Chicago Midway
R29 852
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Delta
Mar 3
MDW17:05Chicago Midway
17h 55m
1 stop
CPT19:00Cape Town Intl
Mar 10
CPT23:20Cape Town Intl
40h 49m
2 stops
MDW9:09Chicago Midway
R30 335
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Ethiopian Air flights from Chicago to South Africa

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Chicago to South Africa flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Apr 9
ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 15m
1 stop
CPT14:30Cape Town Intl
Apr 17
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
25h 15m
2 stops
ORD8:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
R18 082
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Ethiopian Air
Apr 9
ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 15m
1 stop
CPT14:30Cape Town Intl
Apr 17
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
25h 15m
1 stop
ORD8:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
R18 286
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Ethiopian Air
Feb 19
ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 15m
1 stop
JNB20:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 26
JNB14:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 05m
2 stops
ORD7:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
R19 177
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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to South Africa

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Chicago is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R17 061, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in February, then you should wait until January to fly from Chicago, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R18 230.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

According to our data, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to South Africa from Chicago. The lowest ticket price found for a Wednesday departure recently was R18 531. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Flights from Chicago to South Africa on a Monday will generally be more expensive and average around R29 250. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

Flying to South Africa from Chicago at midday is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R20 932 when looking at flights departing at midday. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the morning when prices are around R28 644.

How far in advance should I book a flight to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from Chicago when booking 5 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around R23 110 when searching 5 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from Chicago for as low as R19 660 on momondo.

Cheap Chicago to South Africa flight deals and tips

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Best price found

R10 730

Fastest flight time

17h 50m

Direct flights

None

Airports in South Africa

2 airports
The best one-way flight to South Africa from Chicago in the past 72 hours is R10 730. The best return flight deal from Chicago to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 316.
The fastest flight from Chicago to South Africa takes 17h 50m
There are no direct flights from Chicago to South Africa. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Chicago Midway Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport, Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport.
There are 2 airports near South Africa: Cape Town Intl (CPT), Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to South Africa?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to South Africa.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.


Best airlines flying from Chicago to South Africa

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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R15 829Free CancellationRating
7,3
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R18 045Free CancellationRating
7,4
8 985 reviews
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